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Direct linkLewis, Shelia; Ewing, Christopher – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2016
Asynchronous discussions in the online teaching and learning environment significantly contributes to the achievement of student learning outcomes, which is dependent upon qualified and engaged faculty members. The discourse within this article addresses how an online university conducted faculty development through its unique Robust Learning…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Academic Achievement, Faculty Development, Virtual Universities
Download full textEspasa, Anna; Guasch, Teresa; Alvarez, Ibis M. – Digital Education Review, 2013
The aim of this article is to present a methodological model to analyze students' group interaction to improve their essays in online learning environments, based on asynchronous and written communication. In these environments teacher and student scaffolds for discussion are essential to promote interaction. One of these scaffolds can be the…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Group Dynamics, Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication
Perrin, Elizabeth – ED, Education at a Distance, 1995
Briefly outlines the early history of distance education programs in the 1960s, emphasizing the success of the Open University in the United Kingdom. Discusses 10 individual models of virtual universities that are international in scope. (JKP)
Descriptors: Background, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, External Degree Programs
Toor, Saba Khalil – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2005
Virtual University of Pakistan uses hybrid model of education to impart knowledge to the knowledge seeker/students. This model has three basic components namely, physical campuses, lectures broadcast through television network and the mentoring and tutoring of students through the internet. This paper highlights in detail the working of this model…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Virtual Universities, Blended Learning
Arias, Armando A., Jr. – 1997
This paper discusses an innovative paradigm for looking at computer mediated/networked teaching, learning, and research known as BESTNET (Binational English and Spanish Telecommunications Network). BESTNET is functionally defined as an international community of universities and institutions linked by common educational goals and processes,…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Cooperative Programs
Lewinson, Jennifer – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2005
Purpose: This report seeks to address the preliminary findings from a large-scale study of the different ways in which the asynchronous discussion forum (ADF) is being used in the online learning environment. Design/methodology/approach: A conceptual approach is taken. Findings: The structural and functional variation of the ADF is depicted within…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Discussion Groups, Student Evaluation, Teacher Role
Aoki, Kumiko; Fasse, Richard; Stowe, Sonny – 1998
The prevalence of the Internet and the World Wide Web in higher education has been transforming higher educational institutions in various degrees. There are a wide variety of terms indicating such phenomenon, ranging from "web-based instruction" and "online courses" to "cyber degrees" and "virtual…
Descriptors: Classification, Clearinghouses, Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
